Spring Sprint 5K
“Mom, do you plan to run this race easy or hard?” Allana asked. “I was planning to run with you, so whatever pace you want to do.” “Well, Katie, Jackie and I are going to run easy, so you should... Continue reading →
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Armadillo Run 10K Recap
Having never participated in this race before, I was excited and oddly nervous about the Armadillo Run 10K. Despite the number of races under my belt, I still get nervous and have to pee a dozen times before the start.... Continue reading →
Gasparilla 15K Recap
Besides having just finished two half marathons within two weeks of each other, I chose the 15K race because I had never run this distance before at Gasparilla Race Weekend. Plus, it seems to be a popular distance with my... Continue reading →
Raising Runners, Part 3
As part of our annual running tradition, I registered the girls for the Too Good for Drugs Gasparilla Junior Distance Classic. Due to her ripe old age of ten, this would be Allana’s last year to run the kids’ race.... Continue reading →
An Encounter with the Penguin
An encounter with the Penguin may sound like a bad Batman episode, but it is no exaggeration to how I briefly met John Bingham, the well-known slow-runner and author nicknamed The Penguin for his “waddling pace”. As stealth-like as I could... Continue reading →
Inaugural Rock ‘N Roll St Pete Half Marathon Recap
The temperature for the start of the Inaugural Rock ‘n Roll St Pete Half Marathon had been predicted to hit 42 degrees. Therefore, I had to rethink my whole outfit which is a big deal to a stunner runner like... Continue reading →